TSL 506

Language Assessment Principles and Practice

Students will learn to think clearly about keys to quality assessment. Students will develop a firm grasp of clear and appropriate learning targets, users and uses of assessment instruments, matching a learning target with an appropriate assessment method, and avoiding bias and distortion. We will examine content standards and how they relate to instruction and authentic assessment of second language listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficency. Students will develop an understanding of the interrelatedness of language proficiency levels, assessment and instruction.

Units: 3.0